Tom Dantzler
American politician
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Tom Dantzler (June 6, 1941 – August 12, 2023) was an American veterinarian and politician who served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives for House District 117 between 1995 and 2009.
June 6, 1941
Tom Dantzler | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 117th district | |
| In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Roger M. Young |
| Succeeded by | Tim Scott |
| Berkeley County Council Member | |
| In office 1979–1981 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Middleton Dantzler June 6, 1941 |
| Died | August 12, 2023 (aged 82)[1] |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
Early life and education
Dantzler was born on June 6, 1941 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina to parents Harold and Leila. He completed a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1965 from the University of Georgia. He graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in 1982.[2]
Career
Dantzler served in the United States Air Force between 1965 and 1967. Between 1979 and 1981, Dantzler was a member of the Berkeley County Council. Between 1995 and 2009, Dantzler was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, serving House District 117 as a Republican.[2] Dantzler was succeeded in office by Tim Scott.
